Business Development  Manager - Media
Location: GB, , 
Salary range: 40000-60000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Broadcast Media
Function: Business Development

Company profile:
As augmented reality jobs go, one at Blippar is hard to beat. We are a rapidly expanding creative startup at the forefront of a brand new industry, so working here offers real opportunities to shape an innovative technology and the way in which people use it.Because of this, we like working with imaginative people who think outside the box, and we love people who throw the whole box away and build something completely new. Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm.Aside from being part of an exciting, driven, super-friendly team that will nurture your talents and help you grow, at Blippar you’ll find plenty more tangible benefits, including weekly free lunches, evening drinks, and Olive, the office dog.You’ll also be working intimately, from the start, with some of the world’s biggest brands - from Coca Cola and Nestle to Conde Nast, P&amp;G and Jaguar.As a young, growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative control you’ll be afforded, whether you’re part of the design, tech, commercial or marketing teams. After all, we think our people are amazing, so we want them to stick around.

Job description:
This is an exciting chance to join Blippar’s Media team as a Business Development  Manager - Media and lead the adoption of Augmented Reality technology in the print space. Blippar is already working with some of the biggest and most iconic media brands and this role will be critical in building our business expansion across UK and EMEA.Blippar provides a unique solution to publishers and content producers that are looking to expand their digital portfolio. You will be working with both editorial and commercial teams as well as wider teams across Marketing, PR and Events. Primarily working with print and outdoor partners, our technology allows advertisers and publishers to link physical media such as magazines, newspapers and posters to the digital world. Enabling magical user experiences, allied to powerful big data metrics and insight.We are looking for an outstanding enterprise business development  professional to work alongside our EMEA Director of Media, to secure partnerships with Publishers, Media owners and Content providers. From generating new relationships, to strategic account management, to closing deals, this is a multi-faceted role that offers an amazing opportunity for someone looking to help these industries adopt an exciting new technology.You will be working as part of our expanding  media team to educate, evangelize and secure partnerships with major  media players across the UK and EMEA. Selling both self serve and custom solutions, you will be given a raft of tools to ensure that publishers are able to take the best advantages of Blippar solutions across all of their brands and assets, both editorial and and commercial. 

Requirements:
This role is an exciting opportunity for somebody with an outstanding business development  track record and a superb knowledge of the print, magazine and digital publishing space, preferably with strong awareness of the of the current issues facing the publishing industry. You will be excited about the possibilities that Blippar’s Platform gives publishers and understand the long term impact we will have on the way consumers  interact with content.  Successful candidates for this role will have;An outstanding enterprise business development track recordA proactive attitude and entrepreneurial mindsetExcellent experience in consultative sellingStrong  experience or knowledge of working  with publishers and media housesA passion for new media and emerging technologiesA professional and dynamic approach to business relationships

Benefits:
Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm. As a growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative freedom and control you’ll be afforded; this is a genuine opportunity to shape a brand new medium and the way in which people all over the world use it.You will be working closely, and from the start, with some of the world’s leading brands, media agencies, publishers and educators - including Pepsi, Warner Brothers, Procter &amp; Gamble, Conde Nast, Disney and Coca Cola - developing creative augmented reality solutions for global powerhouses across the full spectrum of industries. What we are doing has never been done before, so an active imagination is something we value particularly highly.Blippar’s senior management team are dedicated, hands-on, approachable people who will nurture your talent and encourage the development of your own ideas; we believe these are key to the continued success story of our platform.Being part of Blippar’s close-knit, passionate, forward-thinking team affords plenty of potential for learning about and getting involved in all sections of the business. As a creative tech company offering spectacular marketing solutions to clients, there are few areas we don’t touch upon. Life at Blippar is a steep learning curve, ideal for ambitious candidates who wish to push themselves into completely uncharted territories.We also offer:Competitive packagesGreat benefits and shares schemeEmployee incentive schemeFlexible working environmentWeekly beers and free lunchesOur office dog (London)International travel opportunitiesChance to develop groundbreaking techWork with state-of-the-art hardware and softwareAccess to new wearables including Google GlassA challenge to change the worldChance to shape a new industryCreative freedom and controlExperience with all mobile operating systemsCollaborative opportunities with huge brandsPlease apply now for more information about this role, or check our careers page for details of other opportunities to work with us.